Nick is a longstanding racehorse owner who brings over 40 years of experience in marketing and communications. Most recently his roles have included at Great British Racing, Racing to School and Sandown Park. Nick was appointed to the PJA board and to the role of Chairman in June 2023.

Dale joined the PJA team in January 2010 as Industry Liaison Officer, having retired as a flat Jockey after 23 years during which he represented the PJA as a Safety Officer, Vice President and Council member. Working alongside the PJA’s Chief Executive and with other sectors of the racing industry, the role encompasses issues including welfare, career development, fixture lists, planning and Jockey safety. Dale is also the point of contact for all jockey disciplinary matters.

Peter has worked in horse racing since his grandfather built The National Stud. He has spent time working in stables, mostly as an assistant to Julie Cecil, and was Frankie Dettori’s commercial manager for 30 years. Going forwards he wants to help the PJA ensure that the jockeys, who are so pivotal to the sport, get all of the help and support that they need.

Henry is a Jump Jockey based in North Yorkshire. He was crowned Champion Conditional Jockey in 2011/12 and has just had his most successful season in terms of winners in 2022/23. Henry’s biggest winners to date have been the Becher Chase at Aintree in 2015 and the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle in 2019. He was appointed to the PJA Board in June 2023.

Neil is a Newmarket-based Flat Jockey who has twice funushed runner-up to the Champion Jockey (2005 and 2007). He spent a spell riding in Hong Kong, returning to the UK full time in 2021. He was appointed to the PJA Board in June 2023.

Mike is well known as a racecourse commentator and TV presenter, previously for Channel 4 Racing and now Sky Sports Racing. During his 40 years in the sport he has also worked at The Sporting Life and acted as an agent for Willie Carson. More recently Mike has been actively involved at the Bob Champion Cancer Trust, which he has chaired for the last 10 years.

Martin’s greatest triumph to date was winning The Derby on board Sir Percy in 2006. That victory was judged to be ‘Flat Ride of the Year’ for which he received a “Lester”. Martin’s other Classic success came from the filly Casual Look in the 2003 Oaks. He is a fine rider who has enjoyed plenty of Group race successes.

Lizzie made history by being the first woman to win a Grade One race over jumps with Tea For Two in the Kauto Star Novices’ Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day in 2015. In 2018 she rode her first Cheltenham Festival winner on Coo Star Sivola and enjoyed a second winner there in 2019 on Siruh Du Lac. Since retiring from the saddle in 2020 Lizzie has started Valentine Bloodstock which she runs alongside her husband Ed.

Robin Leach has practised as a barrister since 1981, specialising primarily in criminal work. He prosecutes and defends in large fraud, money laundering and drugs cases and is based in
Bournemouth. Robin has also represented Jockeys and Trainers at Jockey Club and subsequently BHA disciplinary hearings. Appointed to the Board in 2008.

Tom joined the Wiltshire yard of trainer Richard Hannon as an apprentice at the age of 16. He rode his first winner in 2014 and was Champion Apprentice a year later. In 2018 he rode more than 100 winners, before spending a successful winter in Australia. He forged a hugely successful partnership with the William Haggas trained Addeybb, winning Group 1 races both at home and Down Under.  Tom’s first Classic win came on Galileo Chrome in the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster in September 2020.

Andrew is based in North Yorkshire, where he served his Apprenticeship with Tim Easterby. His biggest wins to date include the Group 2 Nearctic Stakes in Toronto Canada, and success with Sovereign Debt in a valuable race in Qatar.

Adele is a former Apprentice Jockey whose biggest success in the saddle was winning the Scottish Sprint Cup at York.  She now works as the main racecourse presenter for Go Racing in Yorkshire as well as a pundit and presenter for both Racing TV and ITV racing. Adele is married to a leading flat Jockey and remains heavily invested in the sport.

Jonjo is based in the Cotswolds at his father’s Jackdaws Castle stables. He was crowned Champion Conditional Jockey in 2019/20 and has just equalled his most successful season in terms of winners in 2022/23. Jonjo’s biggest winners to date have been the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury and the Midlands Grand Nation, both in 2021. He was appointed to the PJA Board in June 2023.

Tabitha began her career as an Amateur Jockey before turning professional in 2019. As an Amateur she won the Foxhunters Chase at Aintree in 2018, just a few months after breaking her back. Tabby was appointed to the PJA Board in June 2023.